Rewarding English Teaching Job at Young Learner Language School in Suzhou, China

About the Job

Overview

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Reference no.: RIDE07C 
Positions: Full time English Language Teacher 
Locations: Suzhou, China
Interviewing: Now
Our website:www.GoldStarTeachers.com


 

Program Highlights
o Excellent total monthly salary package valued at 14,600 - 30,000 RMB (negotiable based on qualifications)
o Teach in the beautiful city of Suzhou ''Venice of the East'' 
o Modern, engaging western curriculum and teaching materials supplied
o Long term career path for all of our teachers 


The Job

We are a long established English language school aimed at helping students acquire English in a fun and progressive way and we are currently seeking full time teachers to join us in Suzhou. You will be part of a team of committed teachers with sufficient support from our staff.

We were established in 2007. Based on HMHG's professional experience and outstanding products, we provide a highly dynamic American curriculum based on rigid guidelines while providing interactive multimedia to students both in and out of the classroom. After 10 years of growth, we have become a progressive household name in the English language learning industry.

Our children have the opportunity to study in a fun and completely immersive English environment, which stimulates their interest in language learning. We not only develop children's language skills, but also train them to understand the logic, cultural nuances and thinking methods behind the language. In addition, we focus on cultivating children's leadership skills, including teamwork, presentation, project management, problem solving and creativity.

There are six centers in Suzhou, SND (Suzhou New District), SNDE (Emerald Square), Downtown, SIP West, SIP East, and SIPL (Leho). There are more than 7000 students currently studying in our schools in Suzhou and we are now expanding our classes in Suzhou and are interviewing for more educators to join us.

Also, we provide a long-term career path for all of our teachers, including foreign teachers. Therefore, there will be many opportunities to take up managing or training responsibilities within our network. Career paths include the transition from teachers to mentors, mentors to supervisors, supervisors to managers and managers up to headmasters.

Suzhou The City

Suzhou is a renowned cultural, historic and tourist city, located just 25 minutes north of Shanghai on the fast train. The city is located in the southeast of Jiangsu Province, bordering Shanghai on the east. Written historical records indicate that Suzhou has a history of over 4000 years and the city is now best known around China for its unique and plentiful gardens and its many streams and canals, which have earned it the nickname ''Venice of the East''.

In early years, teahouses and theatres were the most common nightlife activities. With the development of tourism however, there are multiple more fashionable choices in Suzhou now. Suzhou is widely known in China as being one of the most livable cities in China, with a buzzing expat community and friendly locals. You will not enjoy only good food there, but also cosmopolitan atmosphere of nightlife activities including cafes, bars, teahouses, theatres and cinemas.

Main Responsibilities
o Maximum of 24 teaching hours per week 
o Maximum of 40 working hours per week
o Student ages: 3 - 12 years old 
o Work schedule: Monday to Friday (13:30 - 20:30), Saturday & Sunday (8:30-18:30) with 2 days off on weekdays (depending on class schedule)
o Cooperate with Chinese staff to ensure the constructive communication and efficient operation of the centre
o Lesson planning, creating course outlines 
o Deliver classes in a fun and creative way


Compensation
Total monthly salary package valued at 14,600 - 30,000 RMB based on qualifications (Pay Structure: Base Salary + Teaching Pay + Food and Housing Allowance + Performance Bonus + Extra Bonus) 
o Base salary: 6,000 to 7,500 RMB (based on experience & qualifications and negotiable)
o Teaching pay: 6,400 to 13,000 RMB (based on experience & qualifications)
o Monthly housing allowance: 2,000 to 3,000 RMB 
o Airport pick up and 3 days of hotel stay upon arrival provided
o Flight reimbursement on contract completion: 6,000 RMB 
o Monthly meal allowance: 200 RMB 
o Monthly performance bonus: 1,000 RMB 
o Extra Bonus: Demo bonus 100 RMB per student (when kids sign up after listening to your class) / Referral bonus 100 RMB per student (when you introduce a kid to our school) 
o Contract retention bonus: 10,000 RMB (will be given at the end of your second year service) 
o Chinese public holidays (paid) plus 10 personal holidays during summer or winter vacations 
o Paid and sponsored legal Z work visa 
o Health insurance provided 
o Annual staff trip 
o Professional pre-job training with on-going program supervision 


Requirements
o Bachelor's degree 
o Native English speaker from UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland 
o 2 years of teaching experience preferred 
o TEFL certificate 120 hours or above required (No TEFL? We recommend INTESOL, est. 1993, 50% discounts: www.GoldStarTeachers.com/INTESOL) 
o Clean criminal record check
o Fluency in oral and written English
o Professional, positive and culturally aware
o Energetic, friendly and hard working


How to Apply
Please send the following to Christine at teach@GoldStarTeachers.com:

o Covering letter
o Resume
o Current location in China
o Recent, smart photo
o Passport photo page (scan or a clear photo)
o Degree & TEFL certificates (scan)
o Reference letters from previous employers (if any)
o Quote reference # RIDE07C in the email subject



Gold Star TEFL Recruitment
With over 12 years experience in the ESL industry, Gold Star TEFL Recruitment is an honest, professional, British owned recruitment agent. We have helped thousands of teachers find meaningful jobs with excellent schools. 

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The entire recruitment process is completely free of charge from start to finish. 

We are looking forward to hearing from you.

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